Court Starts Hearings to Decide Sentence for KyoAni Attack Suspect
A Japanese court started on Monday hearings to determine a sentence for a man accused of the July 2019 arson attack on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio, which killed more than 30 people.
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軽い。足はまだ麻痺している。手は動く。携帯電話発見。ラジオあり。
Light. Legs still paralyzed. Hands can move. Mobile phone located. Radio on.
Disability News Japan Podcast: Japan’s Health Ministry to Take Measures Regarding Overcharging for Food at ‘Megumi’ Group Homes for the Disabled
In response to the issue of Megumi, a nationwide operator of group homes for people with disabilities, having been found to have misappropriated food expenses from people with disabilities at 139 GH facilities in Aichi Prefecture, including those operated by Megumi, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Keizo Takemi announced at a post-cabinet meeting on November 24th that he would take measures to revise compensation for welfare services for the disabled in the next fiscal year.
Fuji City Group Home for Disabled Burns Down, Woman Hospitalized
On the afternoon of November 24th, a fire broke out at a welfare facility in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and a woman in her 40s was transported to the hospital. She is said to be conscious.
Disability News Japan Podcast: Tokyo Metro Govt Offers 200 Visually Impaired People Tickets to Paris Paralympic 2024 Judo Qualifying Event for Free
On November 22nd, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced through a press release that it is offering 200 tickers for spectators who have visual impairments for free for the Paris Paralympic Qualifier IBSA Judo Grand Prix which is to be held on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th December 2023 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offers Tickets to 200 Visually Impaired People to Paris Paralympic 2024 Judo Qualifying Event for Free
On November 22nd, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced through a press release that it is offering 200 tickers for spectators who have visual impairments for free for the Paris Paralympic Qualifier IBSA Judo Grand Prix which is to be held on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th December 2023 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
Japan’s Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to “take measures to revise compensation” Regarding Overcharging for Food at ‘Megumi’ Group Homes for the Disabled
In response to the issue of Megumi, a nationwide operator of group homes (GH) for people with disabilities, having been found to have misappropriated food expenses from people with disabilities at 139 GH facilities in Aichi Prefecture, including those operated by Megumi, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Keizo Takemi announced at a post-cabinet meeting on November 24th that he would take measures to revise compensation for welfare services for the disabled in the next fiscal year.
Disability News Japan Podcast: Survey Reports Abuse By Jehovah’s Witnesses In Japan
On November 20th, a defense team supporting former members of the religious group Jehovah’s Witnesses held a press conference and stated that many second-generation parents who were raised by believer parents have experienced abuse from their parents.
Japan to Introduce Routine COVID-19 Vaccinations for Elderly
A special group of the Japanese health ministry Wednesday approved a plan to change COVID-19 vaccinations into routine inoculations for people aged 65 or older in fiscal 2024.
90 Pct of Children of Jehovah’s Witnesses Followers Whipped, Survey Shows
About 90 pct of children of followers of the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organization have been whipped by their parents, a survey has found.
The survey, conducted by a group of lawyers who support victims of the cult, also found that some 80 pct of children of Jehovah’s Witnesses followers had carried a card indicating the holder’s intention to refuse blood transfusions.
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